Delbarton skates past Mo-Beard, 5-0
February 9, 2007
Delbarton (16-1-2) v. Morristown-Beard (8-9-3)
Throw out the records, there is never any lack of energy and excitement when Delbarton and Mo-Beard face off at Mennen. Delbarton is enjoying a fantastic season and coming off amazing wins over Seton Hall Prep and Lawrenceville. Morristown-Beard had just recently made it back to 500 winning 3 of three last four, including a 2-0 shout win over Chatham. Last year’s regular season meeting ended in a 2-2 tie.
Delbarton used four different scorers and two keepers to record a shut out over the Morris County rival at Mennen. The Green Wave successfully defended seven Mo-Beard power plays and used a furious first period en route to the shutout victory.
Mo-Beard, with only two seniors on the Varsity line-up, came out of the gates looking to match the Green Wave’s speed and size and catch New Jersey’s #1 ranked team off the big win hangover. The Green Wave would dash any thoughts and take an early lead. Senior forward Zach Williams sent a low liner through the five-hole and the first shot of the game gave Delbarton a 1-0 lead.
The Green Wave were relentless and continued rocketing shots at the sophomore keeper Doug Taylor. Taylor turned in thirteen saves during the opening period. The Crimson’s keeper best series of the first game shorthanded and while trailing 1-0. Delbarton launched three quick shot from just outside the crease. Taylor knocked down the first, was able stop the second and the covering he third. The ensuing face-off to Taylor’s right was won the Green Wave. Thad Williams took the puck, made a few good moves around two defenders and moved in on Taylor. The Junior defenseman fed freshman Charles Orzetti, who buried the puck in the near side, just under Taylor’s outstretched pad.
Late in the first, Delbarton Assistant Captain Alex Velicheck picked up a loose puck just outside of the Crimson Blue line and walked in on Taylor. The Sophomore forward picked the top shelf just over Taylor’s blocker, making it a 3-0 game. Delbarton out shot the Crimson 16-4 during the opening period.
Delbarton score the lone goal in a more evenly played second period. Matty Shilling took a shot from just inside the blue line that most of the rink did not even see. The low rocket gave the green Wave a 4-0 lead.
Morristown-Beard continued to fight and challenge the mighty Green Wave. Delbarton made a goaltending change with 3:45 left in the second period. The Crimson challenged Senior John Storms immediately. Storms made six saves in the closing minutes of the second period. Morristown-Beard could not muster a goal despite four power plays in the middle frame.
The Delbarton Senior keeper turned in another cluster of saves early in the third keeping the Crimson off the scoreboard. First, shorthanded, Storms was sharp on a save and a rebound. A few minutes later at even strength, the senior keeper turned away a flurry of shots including a desperation blocker stop followed up with a cover to end the barrage.
Zach Williams closed the scoring with a shorthanded goal. Williams sped in on a break away and found the back netting with 10:40 left the game. Delbarton’s penalty killing unit held tight and was a major factor in keeping the game out of reach of the young Crimson.
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